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Category Archives: Russia
Africa’s moment of truth after Russia’s mutiny
The Monitor’s View Africa’s moment of truth after Russia’s mutiny The continent’s desire to stay neutral in big-power rivalries is now tested by Moscow’s continuing use of the Wagner mercenaries and… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Wagner boss who led mutiny is back in Russia, Belarus president says
10 hours ago – World Wagner boss who led mutiny is back in Russia, Belarus president says Yevgeny Prigozhin in Saint Petersburg in 2016. Photo: Mikhail Svetlov/Getty Images Wagner mercenary boss… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Russian volunteers for the war in Ukraine are trained on the money of the Chechen oligarch Movsadi Alviyev
Google Translation Russian volunteers for the war in Ukraine are trained on the money of the Chechen oligarch Movsadi Alviyev The Special Forces University in Chechnya has become one of the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Wagner Group’s uncertain future raises security and political questions across Africa
Alert 176 – Wagner Group’s uncertain future raises security and political questions across Africa Source: english.ahram.org.eg A week after the Wagner Group’s 24 June aborted insurrection against the Russian state questions… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Putin’s Real Security Crisis
Putin’s Real Security Crisis The Most Important Lesson of the Wagner Rebellion Is the FSB’s Failure By Andrei Soldatov and Irina Borogan July 6, 2023 Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow,… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Mutiny in Russia: What Happened, What’s Next and What To Be Thankful For
Analysis & Opinions – Russia Matters Mutiny in Russia: What Happened, What’s Next and What To Be Thankful For Author: Simon Saradzhyan | June 29, 2023 What drove Yevgeny Prigozhin to… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Exiled’ Prigozhin Returns to Russia and Gets His Weapons Back
Exiled’ Prigozhin Returns to Russia and Gets His Weapons Back Allison Quinn / The Daily Beast The Russian mercenary boss who got off unscathed after staging an armed uprising against the… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Is Wagner Group Too Big to Fail?
Is Wagner Group Too Big to Fail? Posted on July 6, 2023 by Yves Smith Yves here. Update 6:15 AM EDT: Helmer’s skeptical take on the hogtying of Prigozhin seems confirmed… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Wagner mutiny could push a weak Russia closer to Iran
Wagner mutiny could push a weak Russia closer to Iran A weaker Russia needs Iran more; on the other hand, a weaker Russia threatens both countries’ authoritarian model of governance. By… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading
Architects of Terror – The Wagner Group’s Blueprint for State Capture in the Central African Republic
Architects of Terror – The Wagner Group’s Blueprint for State Capture in the Central African Republic You must be logged in to view this content. Click here to register